News Reports

News reports about current affairs encompassing various topics, fields, and entities.

Law

India to adopt single emergency response number across all States within 3 months: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 30 May, 2026

While 112 is already functional in many States and UTs, some States are still using different emergency helplines for the police, fire departments, ambulances, etc. The apex court's ruling came while hearing a petition filed by the SaveLife Foundation.

Crime

Uttar Pradesh: Nawab and his aides invite Hindu youth Surya Chauhan to ‘Bakrid party’ in Ghaziabad, then slaughters victim with a knife

OpIndia Staff - 30 May, 2026

A 17-year-old Hindu youth was killed after being invited for a "Bakrid party" by his Muslim friends.

Crime

UK lawmakers call for a ban on kirpan after Sikh man murders Southampton University student with the ceremonial sword

OpIndia Staff - 30 May, 2026

Following the conviction of Vickrum Singh Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, the UK faces growing political pressure to ban the carrying of ceremonial kirpans in public

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Donald Trump says nuclear weapon, Strait of Hormuz and nuclear dust are non-negotiable in deal with Iran, final decision after a meeting on Friday

OpIndia Staff - 29 May, 2026

President Donald Trump on Friday outlined several non-negotiable conditions for finalising a potential deal with Iran aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in...

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Cow head severed, Hindu boy slaughtered and more: Read about 9 incidents of communal violence by Muslims during Bakrid 2026

Shraddha Pandey - 29 May, 2026

From tensions in Mira Road housing society over Muslim bringing Qurbani goats inside, court petitions seeking permission for the slaughter of cows, which Hindus revere, to full-fledged violence in Nuh, Bakrid this year witnessed communal tensions in some places and clashes between rival groups in others.

Government and Policy

CBSE to open Post-Result Activities portal for verification and re-evaluation of answer sheets on 1st June amid large-scale complaints against the new On-Screen Marking...

OpIndia Staff - 29 May, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to open its Post-Result Activities portal for verification, re-evaluation, and scanned answer book requests from...

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Centre considering IAF deployment for NEET UG question paper transportation: The questionable move shows deep distrust in the current exam administration

Shraddha Pandey - 29 May, 2026

The rationale behind involving the IAF is the goal of tackling multifaceted challenges, particularly the paper leak that led to the cancellation of the original NEET UG exam held on 3rd May.

Government and Policy

Assam govt announces ‘Mission 2 Lakh Govt Jobs’, creates task force to prepare roadmap, first Himanta govt gave over 1.64 lakh jobs against poll...

OpIndia Staff - 29 May, 2026

The Assam government has announced 'Mission 2 Lakh Govt Jobs', a major initiative aimed at creating two lakh government jobs for the state's unemployed...

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